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HashiCorp HCP Terraform - Infrastructure as Code, Manage any Cloud Infrastructure

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "HashiCorp HCP Terraform - Infrastructure as Code, Manage any Cloud Infrastructure" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The process, under the industry category of coding equipment, was a direct award and classified as a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework. The procurement is now at the "complete" stage with the contract being awarded on 16 December 2024. The contract is set to start on 24 January 2025 and conclude on 25 February 2026, with a total value of £32,721.93. The award status is active, and the delivery for the procurement aligns with the postal code SN2 1FL.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in cloud infrastructure and coding solutions, especially those positioned to provide or manage Infrastructure as Code services. While the contract was awarded via a framework agreement, it highlights the demand for specialised cloud management tools. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) focusing on similar technological solutions can explore participation in such frameworks for future opportunities. Enterprises capable of scaling large projects, like Somerford Associates Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplify the potential for growth and recognition in this sector by engaging with government procurement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HashiCorp HCP Terraform - Infrastructure as Code, Manage any Cloud Infrastructure

Notice Description

DDaT24509 ***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for HashiCorp HCP Terraform - Infrastructure as Code, Manage any Cloud Infrastructure. This has been sourced via direct award against the RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f92ee16f-8ede-4a87-a4ba-f4bbe8dfa7ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ffb4110-1c4d-4e73-ae72-34acf3ac843f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32552430 - Coding equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,721 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,721 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 25 Feb 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERFORD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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